Tag: 2021

Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Strindberg’s ‘Road to Damascus’ by HKRep

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s most highly-anticipated production of the season is here, as Strindberg’s Road to Damascus arrives this September. Specially selected by HKRep Director Laureate Fredric Mao, who will direct this landmark masterpiece, this play also marks the first time the company presents Strindberg on stage.  Road to Damascus is an iconic work charting the playwright’s creative transition from Naturalism to Expressionism. … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Strindberg’s ‘Road to Damascus’ by HKRep

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Art Basel unveils further show highlights for its 2021 edition in Basel

The 2021 edition of Art Basel will feature 272 leading galleries from across the globe presenting the highest quality of works across all media, from rare and historical masterpieces to new works by today’s emerging artistic voices. In addition to showcasing exceptional art within its Galleries, Features, Statements, and Edition sectors, the fair will also present 62 large-scale artworks in Unlimited; 20 site-specific projects as part … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel unveils further show highlights for its 2021 edition in Basel

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s ‘The Gift’

Who doesn’t like receiving presents? Christmas may not be a few months yet, but the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has a gift for you – their newest exhibition, The Gift, running at National Gallery Singapore from 20th August to 7th November 2021. But how does a gift equal art? According to SAM, The simple act of gifting transforms an ordinary object into something much more … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s ‘The Gift’

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Arts, Comedy, Preview

Preview: Let’s Tango! Kumar Talks Heart to Heart with Interracial Couples

“We must not lightly give up this hard-won and delicate balance. As our society evolves, we have to continually adjust this balance to maintain our social harmony. It is the government’s duty to manage these issues on behalf of all Singaporeans, regardless of race, language or religion. To do this, we will need your cooperation, support and trust.” – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Singapore … Continue reading Preview: Let’s Tango! Kumar Talks Heart to Heart with Interracial Couples

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

Following the temporary closure of the Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, Epigram Bookshop is opening a 5-month pop-up store at 267 Beach Road, Singapore 199545. Open daily (except public holidays) from 11am to 10pm, the pop-up store was crafted together with The Lo & Behold Group, in their Looksee Looksee space. “Epigram Books is grateful to The Lo & Behold Group for offering us this space, especially … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

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Art What!: Out of Sight by Lawrence Weiner

National Gallery Singapore and The Arts House are proud to premiere Lawrence Weiner’s OUT OF SIGHT in Southeast Asia. Developed as a participatory hopscotch-inspired artwork, it aims to stimulate and engage audiences and passers-by through positive visualisation and interactive play. OUT OF SIGHT will be simultaneously displayed at National Gallery Singapore and The Arts House from 2nd September to 14th October 2021. Presented for free … Continue reading Art What!: Out of Sight by Lawrence Weiner

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Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Mama Magnet and UltraSuperNew Gallery present: A Most Absurd Guide — A commodity of oddity that’s in fact, not an actual guide. A Most Absurd Guide is an art exhibition that takes visitors through ways in which to navigate the existential dread of a world that’s quite literally on fire.  Three artists acrossSoutheast Asia sprinkle their own pungent essence of bizarre cultural attitudes specific to their region. From Yogyakarta, Krack! Studio … Continue reading Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

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Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

The fifth edition of Art Encounters by Art Outreach will travel to Bugis Town (comprising of Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and Bugis Street), from 21 August to 3 October 2021 featuring a site-specific commission by Singapore-based British artist Chloë Manasseh. Titled Petals Fall, Now and Then, the display comprises an exhibition of largeformat botanical paintings in one container, and a multi-sensorial installation in a second container … Continue reading Art What!: Fifth edition of Art Encounters at Bugis Town

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Kids, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

An introduction to synaesthesia and the many ways one can experience ‘sight’. Talking to disabled individuals can feel a little scary, with the fear that one might accidentally seem insensitive and commit some kind of social faux pas when we speak to them about ‘normal’ experiences. That’s a big reason behind Yusuf’s hesitation when he’s assigned to find out about his family’s favourite colours, and … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

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